Critical Minerals Summit: The Ministry of Mines will hold a two day “Critical Minerals Summit: Enhancing Beneficiation and Processing Capabilities” in New Delhi. Critical Minerals Summit is organised by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, in collaboration with the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (Shakti), the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and the […]
Tag: 30th Apr 2024
Raja Ravi Varma
Raja Ravi Varma: The first true copy of the painting Indulekha by Raja Ravi Varma will be unveiled at the Kilimanoor Palace, Kerala. Raja Ravi Varma was an Indian painter and artist. He is considered one of the greatest painters in the history of Indian art. He was born as Ravi Varma Koil Thampuran of […]
Army Tactical Missile Systems
Army Tactical Missile Systems: The United States recently confirmed providing long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine to aid its war effort against Russia. Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) is a conventional surface-to-surface artillery weapon system capable of striking targets well beyond the range of existing Army cannons, rockets and other missiles. It is […]
Opioids
Opioids: The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s three-day visit to China spoke about the production and export of “synthetic opioid precursors”, specifically the drug fentanyl. Opioids are a class of drugs that derive from or mimic, natural substances found in the opium poppy plant. They activate an area of nerve cells in the brain […]
Global Alliance Of National Human Rights Institutions
Global Alliance Of National Human Rights Institutions: The meeting of the Sub-Committee on Accreditation (SCA) of the UN-recognised Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) worldwide will be held on May 1. Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions was established in 1993 as the International Coordinating Committee of National Institutions for the promotion […]
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic Syndrome: The use of fairness creams has been linked to nephrotic syndrome, with high levels of mercury found in the blood and urine of affected individuals. The study, published in Kidney International, reports 15 cases of nephropathy traced to the use of fairness creams. Nephrotic Syndrome is a kidney disorder characterized by excessive protein […]
Bru Community
Bru Community: Bru voters in Tripura participated in the Lok Sabha elections for the first time, having previously voted only in assembly elections. These voters, resettled from relief camps, cast their ballots at various polling stations across the state. Bru community (also known as Reangs) historically inhabited Mizoram, Tripura, and parts of southern Assam. In […]
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Status
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Status: The Ministry of Finance has granted Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status to the gem and jewellery sector, as part of efforts to promote ease of doing business. Asian Star, a leading diamond and diamond jewellery manufacturer, became the first in the industry to receive AEO status. Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) […]
Chithirai Festival
Chithirai Festival: Lord Kallazhagar’s annual ritual in Alagar Temple, Madurai during the Chithirai festival saw thousands of devotees gathering to witness his ceremonial entry into the Vaigai river. The festival, merging narratives of Lord Kallazhagar and Goddess Meenakshi’s marriage, holds historical significance and promotes harmony. Alagar Temple is situated at the base of Alagar hills […]
DURGA II Laser Weapon
DURGA II Laser Weapon: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has sought USD 100 million from the Ministry of Defence to develop a high-power laser weapon, named Directionally Unrestricted Ray-Gun Array (DURGA) II, a lightweight directed energy weapon (DEW). It is a 100-kilowatt lightweight DEW and can be used by armed forces. It aims […]
